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Q&A with James Nunley, MD, Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery
Duke’s James Nunley, MD, chief of orthopaedic surgery, leads an elite team of bone, muscle, and joint specialists.
Oct. 6, 2008

Genomic and Personalized Medicine: A Primer
Genomic medicine is a rapidly advancing field that takes advantage of the one-of-a-kind information from people’s genomes to guide, or personalize, their medical treatment.
Oct. 3, 2008

The Real Deal On Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Elisabetta Politi, RD, nutrition manager of the Duke Diet & Fitness Center, discusses the benefits of and best sources for omega-3 fatty acids.
Sept. 22, 2008

How to Have a Happy Memory
Memory expert Murali Doraiswwamy, MD, explains senior moments and how to protect your mental function as you age.
Sept. 22, 2008

Osteoporosis: Bolster Your Defenses
In addition to calcium, Vitamin D and exercise are key components in osteoporosis prevention.
Sept. 22, 2008

From Darts to Smarts
Duke researchers are using genomics to improve care for today's cancer patients.
Sept. 22, 2008

Mending a Broken Back
Duke physical therapist Kathy Shipp developed a technique to help elderly women with painful spine fractures stabilize and heal their broken backs.
Sept. 22, 2008

Is There Poison in My Plastic Bottle?
Duke researcher Randy Jirtle, PhD, says the BPA you consume can affect you -- and your descendants.
Sept. 22, 2008

How to Really Love Your Brain
Tips on protecting your memory as you age, from Duke memory expert Murali Doraiswamy, MD, co-author of The Alzheimer's Action Plan.
Sept. 22, 2008

Q&A with Sam Katz, MD
Measles vaccine expert Sam Katz discusses the feared link between vaccines and autism.
Sept. 22, 2008

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